Level

Descriptors/Lite
racy Strands

Steps to Success

Teaching Input/Modelling/Learning Activities/Adult Support

Differentiation
PPM

Resources

APP Foci
Monday
3c
I am beginning to

vary my verbs and

tenses.

IALT
describe
the action
in a scene.

Describing Jubs journey home

Starter Act the Verb/adverb.
Give children a verb can they act it out? Walk, now what about walk
slowly? Walk loudly? Talk loudly? Shout quietly? Sway angrily?

3a
My verb choices are
varied.
4c
I am beginning to

use adverbial and

expanded noun
phrases.
using adverbial and
expanded phrases
before and after
nouns.
4b

My language choices
support the purpose

I can use a
variety
verbs to
describe
movement
I can use
sensible
adverbs to
describe a
verb.

and are interesting

and varied.

I am beginning to
use figurative
language including
similes, metaphors
and personification.

I can use
adverbs
and verbs
precisely.

From the picture

Noun Blast Rule # 1 - cant write a noun without an adjective or
descriptive phrase.
Verb Blast Rule #2 - cant write a verb without an adverb!

sentences.

children to
choose

Ask for a few suggestions of adverbs and verbs- Can we act them
out? Do they work? Do we need to alter them?

adverbs.
Clarify what
they are going
Challenge to
write
sentences that

Share different locations that Jub may pass on way home.

Swamp
Glade
Trickling stream
Dead decaying tree
A spooked deer
A ravine
A patch of wild growing flowers

start with
double
whammies like Darting
briskly through
the forest,
Jub saw.
Ensure every
adverb and

I can use
figurative

How might we start Jubs journey?

After releasing all the dreams, Jub turned quickly towards home.

p. 4 of the
book
Map of
where she
might go.

verbs and

to describe.

I can use a range of

ly words to open

Helping

interesting

I can develop ideas

TA Kinney-

verb are
accurately

SE Picture
sheet with
location
ideas

4a
I can use figurative
language (not always
accurately).
I can select from a wide
range of ambitious and
imaginative vocabulary
and use this precisely.
5c

I can use literary

features accurately

language to
explain
movement. Shared writing
What might be my next sentence?
What could be described about the environment around her?
Take different ideas. Can we link two of these different ideas
together? Could we improve the sentence to start with an adverb?

figurative and
emotive language,
persuasive language,
precise detail).

depth of
description of
object before
moving on.
DO
Rowling/Pullma
n. Ensure using

to create effect
(alliteration,

used. Focus on

Writing
Children to write their journey
Challenge Can you describe everything within the picture before Jub
moves on?

interesting
language to
describe. Look
at using similes
to add to their

Plenary
What would your 3 top tips be for someone from this lesson? What
ingredients have you used to make your description effective?

description of
movement e.g.
trees in
background.
TA -Dahl
Guided Writing
I want them
to work as a
team to wow
us! They can
continue in
books after
but must

complete 3
sentences with
you that
contain
ADJECTIVES
FOR NOUNS!
ADVERBS FOR
VERBS!
ensure every
adverb and
verb are
accurately
used sensible
get them to
act out. Focus
on depth of
description of
object before
moving on.
Tuesday
2a I can use some
interesting and
ambitious words (words
not usual for age).
3c I can use
interesting and varied

words.
3b I can use ambitious
word choices (picking
up on ambition from

IALT
describe a
character
in detail.

Describe Jub
StarterWrite each group of adjectives in order of strength of feeling
from strongest to weakest.
Huge/enormous/large/mammoth
Build steps
Miniscule/little/microscopic/tiny
to success as
Ecstatic/pleased/satisfied/delighted
a class.
Activity 1 (6 minutes)

L2).

Jubs outline inside write what we know about Jub.

3a I can use adjectives

and adverbs for
description.
4c I can use

Activity 2 (6 minutes)
Around the outside write what questions we would like to ask Jub!

interesting language to
sustain and develop
ideas.
4b My language
choices support the
purpose and are
interesting and varied
I can use figurative
language (not always
accurately).
5c I can select from a
wide range of
ambitious and

Shared Writing Whiteboard Write

In pairs children write their own opening sentence to describe Jub.
Share under visualiser, why do you think I like this opener? Why do
you like it? Can we improve it as a group? Then use this as modelled
starter!
Steps to Success Building!
What should we include to create an amazing description?

imaginative vocabulary
and use this precisely.
5b My stylistic choices
maintain interest
(appealing vocabulary,
variety of expression,

Write!
Start to write your description! Use the steps to success and aim to
meet your tables vocabulary target!

detail, description)

Plenary:
Green Pen- Edit
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday